7-Day Char Dham Itinerary from Bangalore

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   30 minutes (21.4 km) from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

   In the morning, visit Har ki Pauri ghat for the Ganga Aarti. In the afternoon, visit Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. In the evening, take a dip in the holy Ganga river.

2. Day 2: Barkot
   5 hours (155 km) from Haridwar

   Start early and reach Kempty Falls for a refreshing bath. Proceed to Yamunotri Temple for darshan. Overnight stay in Barkot.

3. Day 3: Uttarkashi
   4 hours (100 km) from Barkot

   Visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple in the morning. Continue the journey to Uttarkashi and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the evening.

4. Day 4: Gangotri
   4 hours (100 km) from Uttarkashi

   Drive to Gangotri to visit the Gangotri Temple and take a dip in the holy Bhagirathi river. Overnight stay in Gangotri.

5. Day 5: Guptkashi
   10 hours (240 km) from Gangotri

   Long drive to Guptkashi. En route stop at Tehri Dam and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   1 hour (35 km) from Guptkashi to Sonprayag. Then take 20 km trek to Kedarnath

   Early morning, proceed to Kedarnath by helicopter or trek. Visit Kedarnath Temple and Bhairavnath Temple.

7. Day 7: Badrinath
   8 hours (215 km) from Kedarnath to Badrinath

   Visit Tapt Kund for a holy dip in the natural hot water spring. Visit Badrinath Temple for darshan. Also visit Mana Village, the last village before the India-Tibet border. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Recommendations

You can visit Rishikesh and do some adventure activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, and camping. You can also visit Auli for skiing and enjoy the beautiful Himalayan views.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Entrance fees for Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 50)
• Yamunotri trek (6 hours, INR 2500)
• Entrance fees for Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi (1 hour, INR 50)
• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath Temple (2 hours, INR 7000)
• Entrance fees for Badrinath Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Food and accommodation for 7 days (INR 10000)
• Transportation costs (INR 15000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 32750

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